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Punta Villueira Lighthouse

4RF4+7V Camariñas, Spain

Name and Location

The Punta Villueira Lighthouse is located in Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain, situated on the Galician coast.

Construction and History

The Punta Villueira Lighthouse was constructed during an unknown era, with its exact date of construction unavailable. The lighthouse is believed to be a traditional Galician-style structure built using local materials such as stone and brick.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style and architect of the lighthouse are unknown. However, it is likely that the lighthouse was designed in a traditional Galician style, incorporating local building materials like stone and brick.

Light and Navigation

The Punta Villueira Lighthouse emits a white light characterized as Fl (3) W.15s, which means it displays three flashes every 15 seconds. The exact height of the lighthouse's focal point above sea level is unavailable.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Punta Villueira Lighthouse site, which offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastline. The nearest major city, A Coruña, is located approximately an unknown distance away from the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The area around the lighthouse features a scenic coastal promontory surrounded by rugged cliffs and rocky shores. This natural landscape is known for its rich marine life and beauty.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable stories or folklore are available about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As of this writing, the lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation. Its automation status is unavailable, but it was likely operated manually in the past. The exact height of the lighthouse is also unknown.

Further Information

  • US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20)

Details

NamePunta Villueira Lighthouse
CityCamariñas
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.1232119, -9.1928111
Historic significanceGalician landmark
Construction materialstone, brick
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby car, boat, footpath
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes
View descriptionstunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding coastline
Nearby attractionsbeautiful beaches, historic church, lively seafood market
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s